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Newspaper
Yakima Herald
Location
Yakima, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
7
The successful opening of the convention of state dairymen in this city serves as an object lesson to Yakima farmers. All interested in the county’s dairy interests should attend. Instruction for a lifetime is promised without cost, and hospitality welcomes home people to full attendance.
A group of fifty farmers from Missouri heads toward Snohomish County to settle, while Yakima Everett Advertising promotes itself as a strong local advertiser.
The Tacoma News receives praise for its Christmas edition quality and upgrade. California earthquake reports mention artesian wells flowing abundantly, with notes on irrigation potential. Lieutenant Governor Daniels is described as directing iodite shells into enemy camps. Vancouver Register-Democrat is noted as a powerful force.
Congressman Jones issues a Christmas greeting to Yakima stockmen while Santa Claus Hitchcock threatens complete livestock exclusion from the reserve. The exchange hints at political friction over agricultural policy and land use.
The Seattle Times editor criticizes conspirators aiming to ruin the fusion cause in Washington, asserting the paper’s strong stance and targeting enemies among political factions.
A cheerful New Year wish for every man woman and child in Yakima hoping the year duplicates the good parts and removes what hinders mutual improvement growth and progress.
The Christmas edition of the San Francisco Bulletin showcases staff portraits on one page and features original sketches from writers in poetry prose and factual pieces, yielding a memorable souvenir edition.
Wellcome the attorney who bribed legislators to vote for United States Senator Clarke of Montana was disbarred by the Montana Supreme Court. The ruling highlights the court’s strict stance on professional associations among judges and politicians in the state.
Col. Blethen and Col. Scott, noted editors, argue the Democratic party cannot win any office in the commonwealth if it runs solo. Yet public opinion challenges this view as lawmakers and voters weigh the party’s chances.
The piece recalls the Black Watch Ninety second Highlanders losses in South Africa and cites piper Findlater who sounded the charge despite wounds. It mentions other bagpipes players and the Boer war cry All the Blue Bonnets are over the border.
Seattle residents organized a strong meeting opposing the Northern Pacific Railway Company’s water front ambitions. Judge W H White recalled Yakima memories in a speech and questioned where the B Q would fit if NP controlled all waterfront land. The city seeks room for the C B and other transcontinentals bound for the Sound.
Yakima fruit growers are urged to attend the state convention in Tacoma on January 16 to 18 1900 by Vice-president Wheeler. The Northwest Fruit Growers Convention plans its next annual meeting to be held in Yakima in Larsons Theater.
Yakima fruit men are urged to represent at the coming Tacoma convention. Local merchants strive for united action to begin the new year with early closing, ideally seven o'clock on non Saturday evenings, citing shopper patterns within forty miles and the need for clerks and owners to have proper rest.
The general land office rejects Northern Pacific Railway Company protest over townsite entry 1281 for section 19, township 13 north, range 19 east. O A Fechter trustee for North Yakima approved, with 60 days to appeal.
A Yakima clergy gathering recalled a child’s quip about Santa Claus during gift distribution. The piece notes a Christmas humor moment at a church and references a schoolyard exchange about two minutes. The Woman's Club hosted a reception at the Commercial club rooms for ten charter members and lists absent signers.
Sunnyside gathered last Tuesday for Christmastide hosted by the Christian Co operative Colony. Notable locals Rankin Englehart Cannon Lesh Nichols Dilla attended. Ex Senator Lesh and others spoke while Rev Harri son read the president's paper on The Sunnyside Canal.
A promotion notes a 5-year Farm Journal subscription offered as a premium to Herald subscribers who prepay one year ahead plus 25 cents, and to existing subscribers paying all back dues and one year in advance for 1.50. Limited quantity available. visit the captain’s office to secure a sample and subscribe.
A list of Yakima market prices covers diverse goods including sugar flour butter beef pork poultry apples sorghum onions milk and hay. Figures show per hundredweight per ton per box and per gallon pricing with many items labeled low grade and ranch or club varieties.
An early rail advertisement extols The Milwaukee as the Great Railway with the Pioneer Limited service between St Paul and Chicago and Omaha. It promises luxury, electric lights, steam heat, and connections with all Transcontinental Lines, urging travelers to book via The Milwaukee and consult ticket agents for rates and pamphlets. Also listed are agents in Seattle Portland and advertisements for potatos, dentistry, and animal pelts.
Classified ad seeks honest man or woman to travel for a large house with a monthly salary of 65 dollars plus expenses. Position permanent with potential increase. Apply with self addressed stamped envelope to Manager at 3830 Caxton Building, Chicago.
Official notice records the seal of the Probate Court and the county clerk validate the document dated December 19 with publication set for December 21. Legal formality recorded as part of court proceedings.
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